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Get your tractor fix!
Get your tractor fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday October 26. The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club’s Muckleford headquarters at the David Bennett Reserve alongside the Muckleford Railway Station in Walmer Road. There will be more than 30…
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Paving the way forward
Older Women in Cohousing is a stone’s throw from reaching its target of $1.4 million to support the Middle Women’s Housing Fund, paving the way for the construction of a sustainable, low-impact cohousing village on their five-acre property in Castlemaine. Wanting to reflect the diversity and financial status of all women, WINC is ensuring that…
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Reforestation takes seed
Mount Macedon is undergoing a landmark reforestation project to restore native forests to former pine plantation sites. The project received $1.13 million funding through Victoria’s BushBank program. “The Mount Macedon Plantation Restoration Project is a huge win for our region,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said. “It’s helping to stop the decline of our native plants…
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Castlemaine Fringe fires up for AusArt Day
Castlemaine Fringe is joining the nationwide AusArt Day celebration on Thursday, to help sustain the future of the local arts scene and keep creativity accessible and affordable for everyone. They’re firing up the grill and bringing the good vibes this AusArt Day! Join them outside the newsagent on Mostyn Street, Castlemaine, from 11am–2pm for their…
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Woodend market a world best
Woodend has been honoured as one of the Top 3 Farmers Market Towns… not just in Australia, but in the world, for 2025. The recognition was given at the Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, held during the World Food Forum in Rome. While Rome took the top prize, Woodend’s recognition as…
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Fire-prone Macedon set to become a powerhouse
A private company that purchased five hectares of land in Macedon will submit plans next month to build an energy storage facility in a designated bushfire-prone area. South Energy is developing a project titled Macedon BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to install 128 20-foot containers with lithium ion batteries at Lot 2, Black Forest Drive,…
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Next week: changes to the healthcare system
Medicare services are set to change from next Saturday, November 1, and provide patients with improved access to bulk-billed GP services. The launch of the new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program provides an additional quarterly 12.5 per cent incentive for practices that bulk bill all eligible services, with the payment split 50/50 between the GP…
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Brave Macedon fights back
Four wickets to probing off-spinner Corey Day put Romsey well on top of Macedon in their McIntyre Cup clash at Tony Clarke Reserve, but the Cats staged a determined fight back via a sixth-wicket stand of 70 runs. Chasing 7/165 c.c for victory from 45 overs, Romsey never got on top and Macedon grabbed the…
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Riley Vernon’s run spree
The two Vernon brothers are among the most outstanding cricketers in the Gisborne District Cricket Association, and it’s no surprise to see runs flow when they are at the crease. Making centuries is always a possibility when they bat for Gisborne in McIntyre Cup matches, and vice-captain and opening bat Riley Vernon rose to the…
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CDCA in full swing
Castlemaine District Cricket Association competition ramped up into full swing last weekend with A Grade returning for round two matches, the Women’s comp kicking off Friday night, and the A Reserve, B Grade and C Grade (Under 16) seasons commencing Saturday. Highlights of the round were Campbells Creek Colts B Grade batsman Connor Ryan’s 115…
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Tournament a huge success
Woodend Golf Club’s 101st Annual Tournament held over three days was a tremendous success, with generally favourable weather. It could not have been staged without the welcome support of numerous sponsors, and the influx of players from 16 different clubs to back up the locals for the Men’s Open on the Sunday. There were 83…
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Lancefield Show has lots to offer
The countdown is on to the 2025 Lancefield Agricultural Show to be held this Sunday, October 19. “There will be a large range of traditional show exhibits and displays, with plenty to see and do from 9am to 4pm … very affordable with plenty of fun for families from near and far,” society president Hugh…